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Message:: [QUOTE="imrich, post: 8181708, member: 22331"]I personally don't believe our attitudes have deteriorated based on age, but more based on logical experience. It appears to me, a constant collector of certified coins, that because of variable grading standards, coin purchases seemingly are made upon the declaration of "dealers", or TPG. Admittedly, by controlling influences, currently the coin condition isn't the primary factor in the assigned grade. The "market value" has been publicly stated by these same influences, as the often deciding factor for a grade. I'm one who has constantly collected for more than 7 decades, specializing in certain coin types. This week I have 2 $20 Gold double eagles on order, both of the grade MS63. I consider that level transitional between fantasy and factual grading. Both are sight unseen, 1 purchased based on dealer trust, and the other on a "bean". The coins are scarce dates that most collectors would not recognize, and pass. They were offered at what I consider a "fair market" price. My price is normally greater than the average collector would pay, thus my  ownership. I also don't "waffle" upon seeing an offering meeting my purchase criteria. Time Will Tell!      Rich[/QUOTE]